The grand prize winning entry of the 11th Annual Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge™ is “Biedermeier Desk” by Joel Liebman, Joel Liebman Furniture, Easthampton, MA. Joel was rewarded $3000 for his submission. There were six categories being judged this year: Architectural Woodworking, Cabinetry, Furniture, Marquetry, Specialty Items (co-winners), and Student Design. Each of the category winners was rewarded $1000. The Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge entries for 2016 will be accepted beginning the first of January. Next year’s competition results will be announced at IWF Atlanta. 

Design award programs not only offer recognition and marketing opportunities, they also highlight some of the emerging trends and the types of remodeling projects homeowners are requesting beyond closets.